Recent content by flylooper

Just a damned shame.

I'd suggest using bigger flies. ;)

I usually go for smallies in August and fish a few miles above Elkton, mostly at the Big K. Water is usually low, tepid, and sluggish. We are never disappointed. Lots of fish caught on one or another sinking bug.

There's terrific summertime smallmouth bass fishing on the mainstem Umpqua in the Elkton area. I go to Big K ranch once every August and it's great fun. Bring sun block!

As a former Californian now turned Oregonian, I really resent all these new arrivals coming in and scarfing up all the fishing in the state. Go back home Ceeyahd1! [I kid! I kid!] Seriously, it's hard to find places where there aren't fish of some kind. Invest in a boat. Bank fishing is sort...

Fattie, if it's the Mac you intend to fish, I would recommend just taking a ride up Hwy 126 and just check out the roadside pullouts between Hendricks Park and Leaburg Dam. There are not a lot of spots which are easily accessible but there are a few. Biggest tipoff is when you see cars parked...

The regs tell you everything you want to know about where and how to fish. Clearly, the lady had no idea of what she was talking about. If you had your feet in the water, you were legal, most likely. If it was a public place, same thing. Next time give her a can of sardines and tell her it's on...